Merkley, Senate Colleagues Call to Halt Implementation of Trump’s Illegal Executive Order to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail
Senators Direct Commerce Secretary to Explain Department’s Involvement with USPS and Elections, and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined his Senate Democratic colleagues to demand U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick oppose the Department’s involvement in President Trump’s illegal executive order (EO) attacking
Merkley, Wyden, Lawmakers Urge Nonpartisan Congressional Scorekeeper to Determine True Cost of War in Iran
Trump Administration has provided inconsistent and incomplete estimates that contradict external experts, raising questions about true cost of war Senators: “The American people deserve to know the true costs of this conflict, and they deserve transparency and honesty when their government commits the nation to war.” Text of Letter (PDF)
Oregon Airports to Receive $14.5 Million in Federal Investments
Airports receiving federal funds include those in Ashland, Eugene, Hermiston, La Grande, Pendleton, Portland, Prineville, Salem, and Scappoose Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04) Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03), announced that nine Oregon airports will receive
Merkley Statement on House Vote to Proceed With GOP Tax Scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after House Republicans voted to move forward with negotiations to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the GOP tax plan: “Republicans just voted to move forward on raising taxes on millions of working Americans. They voted to move
Merkley on Senate Tax Passage: “If this horrific bill is allowed to become law, it will haunt America for decades to come.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Senate Republicans pushed through their tax plan on a party line vote: “Let’s be clear: What just happened is a brazen move to rig our political system and our economy to work not for ‘We the People,’ but
Wyden, Merkley VA Construction Bill Moves Forward
Washington, D.C. – Legislation from Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley that would improve the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) ability to serve America’s veterans yesterday took a significant step toward becoming law. Their bill would streamline the process for routine construction and maintenance at VA facilities, including clinics, by
Senate Passes Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With unanimous support, the U.S. Senate has passed the Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act. The legislation, which is sponsored by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), would enable the Bureau of Indian Affairs to
As GOP Moves Ahead With Tax Plan, Merkley Slams ‘Staggering Bank Heist’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted on a party-line vote to bring their tax plan to the Senate floor: “This tax scheme is a staggering bank heist that hurts the majority of Americans to deliver trillions in benefits to the very
VIDEO RELEASE: Merkley Unloads on Corrupt GOP Tax Scam
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today gave an impassioned speech against the GOP tax scheme as Senate Republicans pushed their plan through committee on a hasty, party-line vote. “This bill is not a bill about helping the middle class,” said Merkley. “It’s about one simple thing: How to